'Who Wants to Marry a U.S. Citizen?'

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Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:51pm EST

Reality TV Show that makes getting a green card easier generating mixreaction.LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new reality TV show,produced by Morusa Media, called "Who wants to marry a U.S. citizen?" thataims at creating marriages between U.S. citizens and immigrants who havetemporary visas. The show is already generating mix reaction from some who saythe show hurts the immigration process. However, others praise thematch-making concept.

"We're out to prove love knows no borders," says Adrian Martinez, creatorof the show. "Besides, that's what America is all about -- a multi-culturalnation."

Similar to the "Dating Game," one bachelorette (a U.S. citizen seeking aspouse) asks three bachelors (immigrants with temporary visas) variousquestions. Towards the end of the show, she decides which one she would marry.

According to the show's host, Angelo Gonzales, the show makes it clear toall contestants that it does not guarantee marriage or legal status, but willpay for a wedding party and honeymoon should a marriage result from the show.

"We're just out to play matchmaker," says Gonzales. "There are thousandsof U.S. citizens seeking a spouse, and just as many immigrants seeking thesame. So we want to make it a win-win situation for all involved."

Although, "Who wants to marry a U.S. citizen?" is being distributedindependently, segments will be available on the show's website:http://www.HookACitizen.comSOURCE Morusa MediaSteve Burdeaux of Morusa Media, +1-818-495-3088, steve@morusarecords.com

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